Amputations

Name: Amputations at BLEIGH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Start: 6/25/2018

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018066296 · 6/25/2018 · BLEIGH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 1
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury: Amputations

Cause

Event: Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source: Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary source: Road grading and surfacing machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name: BLEIGH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Location: 9037 Missouri 168, PALMYRA, MISSOURI, 63461
NAICS: 238110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was adjusting pins to get a concrete pouring machine into position. A spring-loaded pin came out of the machine and struck his hand, causing an amputation to the tip of his right ring finger. The machine was not locked out or tagged out at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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